La Catrina delivers a lively Mexican dining experience with bright flavors, generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere. The table side guacamole, flavorful tacos including birria and al pastor, fresh salsas, and tasty margaritas are frequent highlights, and the terrace or dining room setting keeps the energy upbeat. Service is described as friendly and attentive, helping the group-friendly vibe and steady pacing that keeps meals enjoyable. While a few visits note occasional wait times or price-related concerns, the overall impression is that La Catrina is a go-to spot for delicious food, vibrant ambiance, and reliable hospitality.
Restaurant vraiment sympa, le guacamole est vraiment bon, les cocktails & mocktails sont incroyables, les tacos sont bons mais sans plus & vraiment compliqués à manger. Service vraiment long dû à un manque de personnel, mais serveuse au top.
First time dining here & it won't be our last. Food was amazing, you need to experience the table side made guacamole! Service was great, can't wait to return in July.
J'ai été avec un ami & je n'ai pas été déçu. Les prix sont bons pour la quantité, le service est vraiment bien. La guacamole est preparé devant nous a coté de notre table, c'est super comme attention.
The atmosphere is very nice even if a little crowded in the terrasse. The table-side made guacamole was absolutely amazing, so simple yet so delicious. The fried chicken & the marinated pork tacos were quite tasty, very nice mix of flavors. It was an overall great experience, would definitely recommend to a friend!
I used to love coming here on the terrasse l'été ! But my most recent experience the food fell short of great. I think it was just average & I didn't leave there being like « now that was a great meal!! ». The fish tacos barely even felt breaded & deep fried? It was weird compared to the previous times I've had them. the guacamole was probably the best part. It honestly doesn't even need to be made at the table. That's probably just to appeal to tourists. Something changed there sadly & I wish I knew what it was. I also miss having a DJ on a Friday night terrasse…. Prob won't go back after last night it felt off :(
This Mexican restaurant is a hidden gem. The tacos were bursting with flavor, the guacamole was fresh, & the service was fast & friendly. Can't wait to come back! Shoutout Quarina
Aug 12, 2025
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First time there but definitely returning back for the tacos, we tried the Birria tacos & gotta say it was one of the best braised beef tacos in Montreal, also tried the shrimp tacos & unexpectedly I really liked it the shrimps were cooked perfectly, along with the drinks which were ok, the only down side were the guacamole & chips that didn't meet expectation the chips were really bad & the guacamole was mediocre, & I would say a few outdoor fans would have made life easier in summer.
N.B the service & manager of the place were above & beyond, very welcoming & accommodating which really made an impression one for the things to return back for.
So pleasantly surprised by our experience here. We sat outside with our two little kids & they were very accommodating about ordering the kids food in advance. Kids menu offers three crowd pleasing options. Freshly made guacamole & the chef's platter of tacos were all delicious. We ordered the shrimp tacos as an extra & while the quality & freshness of the shrimp was great, they were really spicy so order with caution. The service was amazing & the entire terrace staff were super attentive.
Les cocktails sont très bons mais les tacos sont décevants. La guacamole manque de sel & est petite pour le prix. Le taco au boeuf braisé est excellent, mais le taco al Pastor est sec & sans saveur. Les churros sont délicieux par contre & la portion est généreuse !
Jun 8, 2025
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This place was fire - best food & service! Guacamole made at the table & every dish exception! our server was exceptional - forget her name but introduced us to the best Mezcal - she had cherry tomato tattoo - back tattoos & amazing service! best service ever! Love from the mother daughter combo
Highly recommend, food was great & the guacamole was very good aswell, I liked the fact they did it infront of us! The waitress Ada was very kind & sweet very good service will definitely come back!
The tacos were very small & were just ok. The guacamole starter didn't come out until we were half done our tacos, & I found it bland. There also weren't enough chips. The churros were definitely my favourite part of the meal, & they are probably the only thing I would return for.
